Board of Directors

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The board of directors is responsible for ensuring that the Oasis Alliance is well-managed and financially responsible. The board is the governing body of the Oasis Alliance and is responsible for establishing the mission and goals for the Oasis Alliance. In addition, the board sets the Oasis Alliance's policies which provide the parameters for the agency’s work.

The nonprofit board of directors has the following legal and fiduciary responsibilities in the stewardship of the Oasis Alliance:

• Duty of Care: taking care of the Oasis Alliance by ensuring prudent use of all assets (e.g., staff, revenue, resources, etc.);
• Duty of Obedience: ensuring the Oasis Alliance complies and obeys all applicable laws, regulations, and policies; that its services advance the Oasis Alliance’s mission and purpose; and
• Duty of Loyalty: making decisions in best interest of the Oasis Alliance, not for personal self-interest.

General Responsibilities (for entire board):

1. To ensure the organization is responsibly managed (in accordance with the organization’s bylaws and policies) and is compliant with legal and contract requirements.
2. To ensure that the organization has the resources it needs to pursue its goals. In order to fulfill this responsibility, board members must determine how the organization will raise funds, participate in fund-raising events, donate money, recruit and solicit donors, and identify potential funding sources.
3. To ensure that the resources of the organization are raised and spent in a responsible manner. Board members must help create or approve the agency budget, set financial policy, acquire adequate insurance, and arrange for an annual financial audit.
4. To hire and supervise the Executive Director.
5. To serve as the organization’s representatives in the community.
6. To determine the program priorities for the organization. To fulfill this responsibility, board members must establish the organization’s strategic plan and long term goals. In addition, the board must evaluate the organization’s progress towards its goals.
7. To evaluate and assess board composition, identify and recruit potential board members.

Individual Responsibilities:

1. To make a personal commitment to the mission of the organization.
2. To regularly attend board and committee meetings.
3. To disclose any conflicts of interest as they arise.
4. To stay informed about the goings-on of the organization, including reading financial and program reports.
5. To donate financial resources to the organization and to identify potential donors/funding sources.
6. To participate in special events of the organization.
7. To attend board training events in order to obtain continuing education.
8. To work with the board and staff to strive towards the goals of the organization.

No individual board member or officer has the authority to act on behalf of the Board of Directors in any matter concerning the organization or in any manner in regard to any staff member unless given the authority by the entire board.